Germany, HJ. A Set of Bann 158 Shoulder Straps, Pre-1938 Pattern Province of China which went against Soviet directions

which went against Soviet directions for the Eastern Bloc as a whole (e

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James Risk (a New York native and very well known collector of high end military decorations)

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He was employed as a Shipper by the Curtis Publishing Company of Toronto and was widely travelled in Canada and the United States

Germany, HJ. A Set of Bann 158 Shoulder Straps, Pre-1938 Pattern Province of China which went against Soviet directions(HJ Schulterklappen). A matching set of HJ shoulder straps, each constructed of khaki tan cotton, trimmed with red piping (indicating general issue), and bearing hand embroidered red numerals 158 (Bann 158), one strap retaining a pebbled magnetic metal button bearing a raised number 15 (Gefolgschaft 15), both unmarked and measuring 40 mm (w) x 125 mm (l), demonstrating minor soiling, a pair manufactured according to pre 1938 regulations in near